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Cylinsier
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since: 12-04-06, id: 548718, Profile edited: 11-05-08
country: United States
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Author has written 22 stories for Horror, Thriller, Action, General, Mystery, Humor, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Life.

Welcome to Cylinsier's Library

I am a technical writer and web designer; I write fiction on the side as a hobby. I also do a lot of videography as part of my job and as a hobby when I get around to it. I'm also a major computer geek: current machine is home built. My education level is post-graduate (MA - Technical Communication).

I write in many genres and styles but tend to lean towards sci-fi, horror and action. Although all of my short stories are listed as "complete," I consider all of my writing to be works-in-progress and every story here is subject to change and updating at anytime...or maybe never. Please read and review and I will do the same. I am aware that I tend to make a lot of typos but I do appreciate them being pointed out all the same.

About my style

I am typically very minimalist in my writing style. This means I write specifically about the situation on which my story is focused and leave the details up to the imagination of the reader. This is especially true with my older stories. I may describe some character traits here and there, but for the most part I leave things like character height and appearance, setting, and time purposefully vague. This way, each reader can interact with the story by filling in the blanks themselves. I think I get it from being a big Raymond Carver fan.

Other major literary influences include Michael Crichton, Mark Z. Danielewski, Jim Thompson, David Foster Wallace, Jack Kerouac, Albert Camus, Cordwainer Smith, and Jack London. I have a great interest in modern philosophy and psychoanalysis as well and I'm sure that tends to present itself in some of my stories. I'm a major movie buff too and would count such films as Fight Club, Citizen Kane, Chinatown, Double Indemnity, Se7en, Memento, The Usual Suspects, Ghost in the Shell 2, Donnie Darko, and Southland Tales as major influences on my stories. I'm also an anime fan; some of my favorites are Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, Ergo Proxy, Paranoia Agent, and Lain.

Besides direct literary influence, some other aspects of my life may have an affect on my writing. I'm an avid video gamer (Xenogears is my favorite game) and a major proponent of independent bands, mostly in the punk, post-hardcore and indie rock genres. Some of my favorite groups are Jets to Brazil, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Denali, and Engine Down. I'm politically liberal. I do not belong to or subscribe to any existing religion, but if I did it would most likely be Buddhism. I enjoy watching Football (Redskins - shut up) and Hockey (Hurricanes - they won a cup a couple years ago so shut up again). I am a world traveler and have been to Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy and Turkey. I lived in Italy for several years. Japan is at the top of my list of places to visit.

Currently reading: On the Road by Kerouac

In the queue: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, I Ching, maybe Lillelord by Johan Borgen

I am now a Beta Reader

I am accepting editing requests as a Beta Reader. Please read my Beta Reader profile for more information.

I have edited the following authors' stories:

SapphirePrima - Chapters 1-5 of Running for Eons

alternatearcadia - Romance short story, currently not published

Current Update 10/01/08

New poem, new writer's block.

Currently a lurker at the Review Game board.

Rest in Peace, David Foster Wallace (1962-2008)

Rest in Peace, Michael Crichton (1942-2008)




1. Receding Waves AKA My Poetry Collection »
This is a collection of all of my poems.
Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: M - English - General - Chapters: 5 - Words: 636 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 10-1-08 - Published: 3-19-08
2. First Signs Appear » reviews
Various tales of the arrival of the zombie virus.
Horror - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/Mystery - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,869 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 9-12-08 - Published: 8-9-08
3. A Social Experiment reviews
When you're pressed for cash, some of those classified ads can look very appealing.
Complete - Horror - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,530 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 7-31-08 - Published: 7-31-08
4. Bene Rem Gere reviews
Two friends plan to spend an afternoon together.
Complete - Thriller - Fiction Rated: M - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,662 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-8-08 - Published: 3-8-08
5. Happy Fun Story Time! reviews
Please enjoy this interesting story.
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,444 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-13-08 - Published: 1-13-08
6. Route 1 reviews
The dangers of late night truck driving.
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: M - English - General/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,082 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-13-08 - Published: 1-13-08
7. You Wouldn't Want to Miss It reviews
A philosophical debate in a bar leads to something unexpected.
Complete - Horror - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,071 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 12-28-07 - Published: 12-28-07
8. The Island of the Old Order reviews
A man's note attempts to explain why suicide was the only option. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft and written as part of the Cthulhu mythos.
Complete - Horror - Fiction Rated: T - English - Horror/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,266 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 2-12-07 - Published: 2-12-07
9. A Different Sort of Hero reviews
A man does what it takes to save the future.
Complete - Sci-Fi - Fiction Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,069 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 2-11-07 - Published: 2-11-07
10. West Street Tunnel
The new kid takes a dare he will regret forever.
Complete - Horror - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,570 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 2-9-07 - Published: 2-9-07
11. The New Distance
A kid gets a special gift on birthday sixteen from a most unlikely source...dad.
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: T - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,416 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 2-9-07 - Published: 2-9-07
12. Sunset Forever reviews
A professional assassin and his younger sister take on a job that might be too big.
Complete - Fantasy - Fiction Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,883 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-16-07 - Published: 1-16-07
13. Dominant Recessive reviews
My contribution to zombie fiction. The virus has spread...and you already have it.
Complete - Horror - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,299 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 1-15-07 - Published: 1-15-07
14. Underestimated reviews
A group of thugs kidnaps the wrong girl.
Complete - Action - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,056 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 1-15-07 - Published: 1-15-07
15. Help Wanted reviews
An errand boy commits one too many mistakes.
Complete - Humor - Fiction Rated: M - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,048 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
16. Colder
A man picks up a woman at a bar hoping for a good time, but they are both keeping secrets.
Complete - Mystery - Fiction Rated: M - English - Mystery/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,276 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
17. Late Shipment
Four rebels run a checkpoint and attempt to outwit their pursuers.
Complete - Action - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,203 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
18. Change of Heart reviews
Love works in mysterious ways...or sometimes not at all.
Complete - General - Fiction Rated: M - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,122 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
19. Advantage
Two people play a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Complete - Action - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,376 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
20. Resolved
Even a church isn't safe from traveling criminals.
Complete - Action - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,888 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
21. Absolute Zero reviews
Snow is all that separates a man from his assassin.
Complete - Thriller - Fiction Rated: M - English - Suspense/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,351 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
22. Halo Effect
Mundane guard duty turns into a life or death situation.
Complete - Horror - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,084 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 12-7-06 - Published: 12-7-06
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